Where does “kringom” come from?
kringom (Westrobothnian) comes from Old Norse krinkr, from Proto-Germanic kringaz, from Proto-Indo-European grenǵʰ- — to twist, wind; to turn.
kringom (Westrobothnian): Around, about; Fast, swiftly
Definitions
- Around, about; Fast, swiftly
Ancestry of “kringom”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Norse | krinkr | ring, round |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | kringaz | ring, circle |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | grenǵʰ- | to twist, wind; to turn |